The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-05
HIS LAST DAY In ST. LOUIS.
THE PRESIDENT GIVES 4 PUBLIC
RECEPTION IN THE CITY HALL.

A Trip Down the Mississippi-Tse Yelled
=, Prephet's street Pageant ana Baii-The
i Presidents Party Start tor Chicago.
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 4.-Processlons, with brass
bands and glee clubs, were still passing the
Presidents windows ct midnight last night,
and PROFESSIONS and brass bands wore moving
< aimlessly up and down before the hotel before
breakfast this morning. At "a. NJ. tho Presi-
don't was met ut tho hotel by committee and
escorted to the Court House. led by troop OF
mounted police. Tho programme for two
hours was tho reception Of tho Commercial
Travellers Association OF st. Louis, and such
other citizens IA should desire to sec him
IN other words. 1t was strictly public recep-
tion. Tho rotunda OF tho Court House was
Handsomely decorated with evergreens and
bunting. Standing on tho step Of richly cur
tanned pagoda. the President took the hand oil
each man as no passed. About five hundred
travelling men had returned to the city Tor the
occasion. and passed by in single file. Then
came the citizens generally, and the handshak-
ing continued until 10:30 Tho shakers had
all sorts OF grips. and 1t was often necessary
for the President to twist his hand from the
hearty grasp. One old lady became 80 enthu-
eiastic that she attempted to kiss the presi-
don't, but he declined, and she was moved down
The reception over. the President hurried to
bis carriage through side entrance. and was
Baton Rouge. lying at the. foot OF Chestnut
street, At the same time Mrs. Cleveland left
as mds s snd y Ss the ea The
vessel steamed down the river for Q trip to
Jefferson Barracks, The saloon Of the vessel
United States Arsenal band was 10 attendance
There were between 300 and 400 invited guests
O. 81 d hs HT@
Tie "trip and a. S
more morse or less exaetins festivities ashore. and
IN this regard was decided success The
turned and reached the landing again at halt
past IL. An accompanying excursion boat hired
artillery ss1tes while sugsa sSa;r snS
steam whistles to make the trip interesting.
At the turning point stand immense rolling
n ss1es o
wharf. As the Presldents boa. approa9he,d,
The riVer responded in Kind. locomotive on
otSers up and down echoed Then
the steamers OF the landing and finally the
sSer and
from the four quarters Of the compass. 1t was
entertaining, but few minutes OF this concert
The afternoon was uneyentful. The Presi-
sse so hs & %
came the guests Of the Fair Association and
anehsd With party Of THIRTY or ladies
trottins. They returned to the hotel for dinner.
land Witnessed the grand treet pageant Of the
ssane eS ss%n Fl sses
ss 3. aSss ssRta sse'Tss
famous IAN; sA BslshsSsar. -. isas.: . Fhe process:
length It was Illuminated with coiored lights,
besides the hs
dsnss Fo%s Fourth s1,eenth along
leaving hardly room enough for the floats 70
pass by. The police were unable to control
The people. but the moving column kept open
S. Rs ss' ana s s q
EsFchants' Exchange building, in the s, great ,S
eeived in Tho library room, which had
sor the 9esas S After sh9r, rest they were
eads and The na Mrs.
hs t ~ %Ses
trumpet call signalled their approach and
they marched around the hall to the music,
Hail to the Chief" As the honored guests
were seated. the audience of ladies' and gentle-
men. In full dress costume, roundly applauded
Mrs. Cleveland was attired in ruby velvet
Dress low neck and short sleeves, bodice cut
square. and necklace Of diamonds. For a few
moments those on the floor gathered near the
platform. but soon resumed the promenade.
At 10 o'clock the trumpeters announced the
coming Of the Yelled Prophet and the prom
enaders gave way to his Excellency and court
followers. His Exceliency led the procession.
escorted by q train OF gaudily and richly dress:
cd men, bearing banners OF strange device and
arms OF feudal days. They marched around
the hall several times. and when that termi-
mated tho ball was opened.
At II O'Clock the Presidential party withdrew
and were soon on their way to Chicago.
I" The Alton road has taken extraordinary
pains to insure the safety Of the President to-
night during his journey to Chicago. pilot
train, consisting Of an engine and the official
car Of the road, precedes the Presidents train.
keeping one block ahead and In the car 20
the superintendent and operating officials.
General Manager Chappell goes on the Presi-
Dental train. A special time card has been
printed. giving Instructions to all passenger
trains to take sidinRs ten minutes, and all
freight trains fifteen minutes before the time
ior the passage q the Presidential train, Tie
time card is Q little gem in print. bearing In
addition to Its ornamental Typography, hand